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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 318.60 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 318.60 and 131.40 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 318.60 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/318.60 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 318.60 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 41,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,864.04/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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